Eastside Travel Guide
Olympia
Popular places to visit
Washington State Capitol
Washington State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.
Millersylvania State Park
You can take time to visit Millersylvania State Park during your travels to Tumwater. Visit the cosy cafes or lively bars in this family-friendly area.
Hands On Children's Museum
Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.
Olympia Farmers Market
You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls during your travels in Tumwater. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area
Bring your family to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Olympia. Savour the top-notch restaurants and cosy cafes while in town.
Top hotels in Eastside
Swantown Inn
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
Good experience
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
The hotel was clean and quiet. The bed was strangely lumpy but reasonably comfortable. It was a good deal for the price and I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
Upon arrival, I was surprised to learn the hotel is under renovation. It would have been nice to know that detail ahead of time. Construction noise wasn't an issue, but it did impact the stay. The regular entrance was closed off, requiring guests to walk around to the side of the building. I felt ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Little Creek Casino Resort
Na
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia
This was a last minute pick, next time I’d spend a little more money to go somewhere nicer. Felt a bit uneasy staying here. Room was clean and staff was nice.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Downtown Olympia
If you're spending some time in Downtown Olympia, Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Historic District
When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.
East Bay Drive
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.
South Westside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.
Northwest Olympia
Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
